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Funeral services set for Lafayette police officer killed in line of duty
Funeral services have been set for Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette, a Lafayette police officer and SWAT negotiator who was killed in the line of duty last week assisting with a standoff in Iberia Parish. Visitation for the public will be from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m. Thursday...
Drawdown Scheduled for Popular Louisiana River Starting Early September
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced a drawdown scheduled for False River to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The drawdown is being done in conjunction with the False River Watershed Council and Pointe Coupee Parish Government. What is the reason for the drawdown of False...
How Much Are Back to School Supplies in Louisiana?
SHREVEPORT, LA - School starts in Shreveport and Bossier in just over a week and parents have been busy gathering up all the needed school supplies. Stores have been packed with folks grabbing up all the needed items. What's on a Typical Supply List These Days?. School supply lists have...
Broadband Industry Workforce Training in Louisiana
Etheridge Performance Cable (EPC), headquartered in West Monroe, LA, has turned to Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) to help train its workforce. As a provider of telecommunication and infrastructure services, EPC needs employees with specialized skills. As MyArkLaMiss.com reports, course offerings at LDCC include training and certification with industry-specific applications.
Tragic Louisiana Boating Accident Claims Two Lives, Several Others Injured
In a heartbreaking incident on the Tickfaw River, a boating accident early Sunday morning claimed the lives of two individuals and left several others injured. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is currently investigating this tragic event. According to FOX 8, The collision, involving a 25-foot pontoon boat and...
What the new EBR school superintendent says is the district’s biggest challenge
Newly appointed East Baton Rouge Parish Superintendent LaMont Cole says early childhood education is a significant challenge for the school system. Cole and School Board President Carla Powell-Lewis addressed the Press Club of Baton Rouge Monday to discuss board initiatives and Cole’s vision for the school system. “Universal early...
Photos: TKN Olympic Beach Volleyball Watch Party at Mango's
Mango's Outdoor Volleyball hosted a watch party for fans of Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth (TKN) during their Olympic beach volleyball Pool B match against Australia's Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy. TKN moved to 2-0 with the 21-16, 21-16 win over the Australians. Mango's is hosting a watch party for each of TKN's Olympic matches.
Yalonda Short’s years as a teacher, mom and veteran have prepared her for her new role at the Emerge School
Yalonda Short took a page from her father’s book when she joined the military, which she says taught her about structure. The Southern University grad later also took a page from her mother’s, who showed her the importance of making learning enjoyable as a seasoned educator. Combining these...
3 most important games for LSU football in 2024
Brian Kelly is entering a big third year with LSU football. After two years as the head coach of the proud Tigers program, Kelly is 20-7 with a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback to show for it. While he'd rather win a national title or even just make the playoff, Kelly has helped recruiting efforts by coaching and developing a Heisman winner.
Tiger Wrap: Recruiting and fall camp collide for LSU football
It's Monday and that means it's time for another edition of Geaux247's Tiger Wrap. The Bayou Splash recruiting event is behind us and fall camp kicks on Thursday. Let's dive into all that and more in today's Wrap on LSU football. Recruiting. (Sonny) --- I posted some initial Nuggets on...
Former LSU baseball stars Paul Skenes, Alex Bregman to face off for the first time in MLB
Paul Skenes has had a meteoric rise since he was called up to the big leagues in May, and he’s already one of the top pitchers in baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, he’s set to face off against another former top-five pick out of LSU as he will start against Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros on Monday night in what should be an electric matchup.
LSU's Mikaylah Williams, Team USA punch ticket to FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup
While 31 former and current LSU athletes are in Paris competing in the Olympics, Tigers women’s basketball star Mikaylah Williams is representing the United States elsewhere. On Sunday, Williams helped lead Team USA to a victory in the Nations League Americas, scoring eight points in the first game of...
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